Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 497: AN ACT PROVIDING FOOD SECURITY FOR VETERANS, TRANSITIONAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOR OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED BY FEDERAL PROGRAM CUTS, A FOOD AS MEDICINE WAIVER PROGRAM, MEALS ON WHEELS PROVIDER RATE INCREASES AND ALIGNING NUTRITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

In committee Last action April 20, 2026: FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

Plain-language summary

SB 497 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT PROVIDING FOOD SECURITY FOR VETERANS, TRANSITIONAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE FOR OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED BY FEDERAL PROGRAM CUTS, A FOOD AS MEDICINE WAIVER PROGRAM, MEALS ON WHEELS PROVIDER RATE INCREASES AND ALIGNING NUTRITION ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Primary sponsor: Julie Kushner (Democratic), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Derek Slap (Democratic), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Geraldo Reyes (Democratic), Jane Garibay (Democratic), Martha Marx (Democratic/Working Families), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Matt Lesser (Democratic), Saud Anwar (Democratic), Lucy Dathan (Democratic), Martin Looney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Julie Kushner (Democratic); M.J. Shannon (Democratic); Josh Elliott (Democratic); Derek Slap (Democratic); and 9 more.